Editors' Picks: 10 Gifts for Wellness NerdsCreated with Athleta
Wellness gifts can be tricky: You don't want to give someone a gift that feels like homework. But when you find exactly the right present for exactly the right person, it can become something that has the potential to transform their daily routines—or inspire new ones.
From a high-tech sleep mask to a first-of-its-kind weighted pillow, these are the gifts most likely to spark joy and pay dividends long-term.
Gifts to Move In
AthletaVital Sheen Bra A-CAthleta, $49shop nowDesigned for low-impact workouts like barre, Pilates, or yoga.
Gifts for Post-Workout Recovery
TherabodyJetBoots Prime$220.00shop nowCompression boots can help reduce muscle soreness and help maximize athletic performance. We love this particular pair for being wireless, lightweight, and easy to transport (in a gym bag, suitcase, or anywhere you might want them). Just slip them on, set your treatment preferences for time and pressure, and the whole set fills with air to enhance circulation in your legs. It feels really good, too.
TherabodyTheraCup$199.99shop nowThis compact massager is designed to provide the localized relief and recovery through the traditional Chinese medicine practice of cupping. Just adjust how strongly you want the cup to suck on the skin—and choose from three temperature settings and three vibration intensities. Leave the cup in place for a minute or so to feel a gentle myofascial release, then shift it a few inches over to a new spot.
Gifts for Better Sleep
HelightHelight Sleep$55.60shop nowWe fell hard for this mighty little red light device, which has become central to our wind-down routines. How it works: Simply press the “on” button as you’re getting ready for bed, and Helight Sleep will start diffusing 630 nanometer pure red light. It makes your whole bedroom glow red for a 28-minute cycle, which counters the effects of blue light exposure.
goop WellnessKnock Me Out$55.00shop nowThe name says it all, but these minty-chocolate chews just work. We actually look forward to taking these at the end of a long day, when a good night’s rest is paramount: Each bite is formulated not only with melatonin but also with L-tryptophan and vitamin B6 to support the body’s natural sleep cycle.* It's a great gift for anyone, but especially someone who travels frequently across time zones.
TherabodySleepMask$109.99shop nowThis high-tech sleep mask is really an experience. First: It’s plush and incredibly comfortable, with an adjustable non-slip strap that keeps it firmly in place all night long (really). Second, it does effectively block out all light. But most notably, it has three soothing vibration patterns that help you relax and prepare for sleep. It feels nothing short of amazing.
Gifts for Calm
Quiet MindThe Weighted Pillow$75.60shop nowThis weighted pillow is immediately comforting—it’s sized perfectly for your lap or for a stress-relieving squeeze. And it looks great as a functional piece of décor. (The lavender version isn’t just lavender-colored, it’s also infused with lavender to add the soothing power of aromatherapy.)
SaunaSpaceFireLight Infrared Sauna$8050.50shop nowThis may be the first sauna we've seen that you could reasonably gift someone without their pre-approval: It's easy to set up—and dismantle—yourself. And, of course, it fits into tighter spaces than a traditional sauna might. You can install it on any indoor flooring (just make sure you place it somewhere controlled for humidity—garages are off-limits).
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.